10 Most Luxurious & Expensive Casinos in The World

When we think about luxury casinos, Las Vegas is often the 1st place that Springs to mind. Of course, it is one of the most luxurious and does have plenty of high-end hotels and other tourist entertainments to offer. But actually, if you wanted to trawl the world looking at casinos, you would find some exceptionally luxurious and expensive locations in many different countries so here are the ten most wealthy and opulent in the world.

1. Las Vegas: The Bellagio Hotel and Casino 

We may as well start in Las Vegas because there are some pretty impressive casinos to be had. This you may recognise from the movie Ocean’s 11, as much of the filming was done there. They also have a very famous water fountain show that takes place every day and is a popular tourist pull. It is probably the most extravagant hotel and facility that has ever been built in the world. 

2. Germany: The Kurhaus of Baden-Baden Casino 

Germany might not be your first guess at one of the most luxurious casinos in the world, but this venue has been standing since the 1820s and oozes opulence and luxury. Because it is not as well-known, you can also enjoy your experience there without having to fight your way through crowds of tourists and just stand shoulder to shoulder with the everyday gamblers. Set near the Black Forest, there is plenty to do outside of the casino if you fancy exploring, or if you prefer you can sit in the spa and soak in the ambience.

3. South Africa: Sun City Resort and Casino 

Set just a couple of hours away from Johannesburg This is another luxurious tourist resort that features both the casino and hotel experience as well as the typical African safari options. It is very popular because of the amount of entertainment they can offer. They also have some extremely private facilities for any high rolling gamblers that may happen to grace their establishment. Certainly, worth checking out if you’re planning a world tour of luxury casinos. 

4. Monaco: Hotel de Paris & Casino de Monte-Carlo 

Monte Carlo is another destination known as a playground for the rich and famous, and these two casinos are actually interconnected by a staircase. The stakes are often high, and it is very common for gamblers to win or lose in sums of millions. The decor is elegant and luxurious, and again you may recognise some of these iconic rooms as a lot of Casino Royale, the first outing, was set here. 

5. Puerto Rico: The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan Casino 

Both the Ritz and the Carlton are very well known for being luxury destinations, so when the two combined to create an 8-acre hotel and casino that overlooks the Atlantic Ocean you know that it is going to be something special. Of course, Puerto Rico itself is worth exploring, and there are some gorgeous eateries nearby. Within the casino, you will find all the traditional gains from blackjack to roulette, and about 300 slot machines. 

6. Las Vegas: The Wynn Hotel and Casino 

It probably comes as no surprise that more than one Las Vegas hotel can compete with the wealthiest locations around the world. And the Wynn hotel and casino is another really high-end gambling location that offers everything you could possibly want from a resort. Within the premises, you have a world-renowned shopping mall as well as many excellent restaurants, and while you are there, you can soak up the absolutely stunning interior which has been finely tuned to boost the wealth and opulence of the area. 

7. China: Venetian Macao Resort Hotel Casino 

The wealthiest casinos really are scattered all across the four corners of the world, and China boasts the Venetian Macau resort which many say is comparable to Las Vegas giving it the nickname Las Vegas Asia. It has only been open since 2007, and it certainly takes a lot from Vegas in its design and structure. There is plenty of local cuisine on tap for you to try as well as 2000 slot machines and over 500 gaming tables. Once more if you’ve had enough of the casino experience, you can head into the rest of the resort where you will find shopping malls and boutiques, giving you a great holiday experience. 

8. Balearic Islands, Spain: Ibiza Gran Hotel Casino 

Generally, Ibiza is famous for stag weekends and young people heading to night clubs across the area. But located in a stunning area near the Old Town and overlooking the Marina you will find the Ibiza Gran Hotel. The venue is actually the host location for the world Texas Hold ’em tournaments and attracts a very high calibre of poker professionals and plenty of wannabes as well. It certainly is a stunning location with plenty to offer visitors. 

9. Argentina: Park Hyatt Mendoza Casino 

Don’t cry for me Argentina, and if you are staying at the Park Hyatt Mendoza Casino, you will certainly understand why they wouldn’t cry for you. This is an opulent location and features all of the traditional high-end gaming tables and plenty of Spanish colonial history. 

10. Singapore: Marina Bay Sands Casino 

Finally, we head to Singapore, where you will find another 500 gaming tables and 2300 slot machines packed into this stunning and opulent purpose-built location that cost an absolute fortune to build. To keep tourists entertained they also have a Grand Theatre that boasts world-class productions and the Marina Bay Sands Science Museum.

 

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